Most dioceses in the United States and many in Canada conduct a diocesan appeal each year. The purpose of the appeals differs diocese to diocese. Some use the appeal money to support ministries and services at the diocesan level. Other dioceses have appeals for charities only. The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal for the Diocese of […]
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Our Baptism and Our Stewardship
Today’s gospel ushers in a new era for all Christians. We are, like Christ, forever to be baptized into our faith. It is an invitation to be part of the Church. Like all invitations, we choose to prioritize that participation or not. We either choose to be part of the mission of the Church or […]
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This weekend we remember the gifts of the Magi on the feast of The Epiphany of the Lord. The symbolic gifts were gold, frankincense and myrrh, but the gifts from God are much broader. They are not simply the material goods that we may enjoy. They are gifts of faith, love and joy. They are […]
Continue ReadingA New Year for Stewardship
2021 is a new year and a new opportunity to make changes in our lives that will bring us closer to God. It is never too late to show God how thankful we are and good stewardship is the surest means to that end. Stewardship is a word which, when heard or read, immediately triggers […]
Continue ReadingA Stewardship Christmas Message
At this time of the year, it is worth stopping to think about things that we have no control over that make our life so special. The unconditional love of family, the warmth and support of friends, the generosity of strangers and the opportunity bequeathed by previous generations to live in a nation such as […]
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